Your Favourite Teacher: How to nail revising for GCSE Mini Assessments
It’s safe to say this year has been unlike no other, so it’s no surprise that GCSE exams are looking a little different. We understand you might be panicking a little, but remember that ultimately, you can only do your best and your teachers want the best outcome for you!
Revising will be your number one friend throughout the Easter holidays, so we have a few, free tips and tricks from Your Favourite Teacher that we hope will help.
Check out 100+ GCSE lessons on Youtube
The YFT Youtube channel has over 100 GCSE lessons that work through key topics in easy, manageable chunks. The Lockdown Lessons playlist even features free downloadable worksheets and answers which is perfect for GCSE revision of core subjects.
Download free GCSE English Language and Literature workbooks
YFT have generously shared their workbooks for both English Language and English Literature GCSE topics which cover the fundamentals for different course specifications. Check out at the resources they offer below.
English Language booklets include:
Section-specific papers
Reading Skills
Writing Skills
Speaking & Listening
English Literature booklets include:
A Christmas Carol
An Inspector Calls
Animal Farm
Blood Brothers
DNA
Frankenstein
Jekyll & Hyde
Lord of the Flies
Love & Relationships
Macbeth
Power & Conflict
Romeo & Juliet
Unseen Poetry
Mini Assessments Support
Download a free revision timetable
It might not be normal exams but that doesn’t mean a revision timetable isn’t necessary! A timetable will help you manage your time and tackle those tricky topics across the Easter holidays. Download this snazzy timetable, print it off and stick it up on your fridge!
Visual Learning: Download Posters, Summary Sheets and Flashcards
It might be helpful to bring some colour and graphics into your revision, especially if you consider yourself a visual learner. Creating your own flashcards, posters, flowcharts, diagrams and colour-coded notes is a useful tool to refresh your revision and help memorise key points. YFT have provided examples for topics including English, Biology and Mathematics.
Check out the YFT Spotify Podcast
You might find it easier to pop in your headphones and listen to a podcast, so why not head over to YFT’s Spotify? The YFT teachers go through exam papers, GCSE English literature texts and more which acts as a great refresher if you need it.